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Each week, dozens of singles and a handful of projects are released in the Christian Hip-Hop (CHH) and Urban Soul spaces. Below, we have listed a few highlights and included the rest for your review. As always, follow our New Christian Rap and Hip-Hop playlist on Spotify and Apple Music to listen to all the latest. Via Dolorosa by Miles Minnick Rising Bay Area (California) Christian Hip-Hop (CHH) artist, Miles Minnick, drops his third solo full-length album as a follow-to to Christlike, California (2024) and[...]Read MoreChristian Music Articles and Interview […]

With a career that features singing backup for GRAMMY-winning artist Lauren Daigle and sharing stages with Maverick City Music on global worship tours, Lizzie Morgan has long been a powerful presence behind the microphone. Now, she’s stepping into her own calling as a solo artist.   Her debut project, Not My Will, introduces Morgan as a rising worship leader with a voice that blends strength and vulnerability. Across eight tracks that move from soaring anthems to intimate reflections, she shares a […]

Christian artists continue to reinterpret mainstream hits, offering fresh perspectives and unique styles. One thing I love about cover songs is how different artists can take the same song and completely reimagine its sound and meaning. Like many forms of art, music is open to interpretation and can be styled in many creative ways. From country to pop and rock, we’ve compiled a list of eight Christian artists who have covered mainstream hits.   Boiling Point "Better Days" (Goo Goo […]

With over thirty years of ministry and music experience, Dan Dean—one-third of the legendary worship group Phillips, Craig & Dean—continues to inspire listeners with songs of hope, faith, and encouragement. As the group marks its 33rd year together, Dean is also beginning a new chapter with the release of his solo project, More. We sat down with Dan to talk about the stories behind the songs, his musical roots, the heart of encouragement that fuels this new album, and what’s next […]

Plumb recently announced that she is officially rebranding her career. In her own words, she is “a former CCM artist” who now simply wants to be “an artist.” While she insists she still identifies as a Christian and loves Jesus, she now frames her years in Christian music as seasons of control, fear, and complicity in “harm.” She described much of her past work as something she needs to “undo,” and made it clear she never wanted to be labeled […]

Editor’s Note At NewReleaseToday, we believe in grace, forgiveness, and second chances. But grace doesn’t mean silence, and forgiveness doesn’t erase accountability. What follows is an editorial reflection on the return of Dante Bowe to worship music after several high-profile controversies. There’s a familiar tension in modern Christian culture what happens when a worship leader becomes a celebrity—and then starts behaving like one? With Dante Bowe, the question isn’t hypothetical. In 2022, Maverick City Music publicly “paused” its relationship with […]

Worship pastor and songwriter Jon Reddick carries a deep passion for the Church. Throughout his career, he has intentionally crafted songs that speak of redemption and hope—truths that resonate across cultures and a generation longing for healing. His album No Fear followed the success of the title track, declaring, “No fear, the light of the world makes the darkness disappear.” Building on that promise, the album’s songs remind us that we were not made for this world. As followers of […]